Prepare for the test and review learning objectives

- [Woman] Let's talk about how to prepare for the MOS exam.First, what to studyWe've inserted into your chapter one file foldera list of objectives for the Word 2016 Core MOS Exam.The numbers listed for each objective correspondto the numbers in the video series.So, for example, starting with chapter two:Create and Manage Documents, Styles and Properties.We'll learn how to create new documents using templates,converting PDF files, and inserting textfrom an external data source.We'll learn the settings available in page setup,how to apply document themes, styles and style sets,how to create bookmarks, how to use a navigation pane,and so much more.

Please refer back to this list of objectives frequentlyto make sure you're comfortable with each oneand understand all of the objectivesthat may be on your exam.Next, how should you study?First of all, watch all of the videos in each chapterand then complete the challenge exercisesat the end of each chapter.We have created challenge exercises that will reinforceall of the skills you learn in each of the videos.We've also allotted a specific amount of timefor the completion of each challenge exercise,so make sure you can complete those challenge exerciseswithin the assigned time.

If you're having trouble doing that,you might want to go back and re-watch the videosin that chapter and then retake the challenge again.You can also watch my solution videoto see how I completed each of the tasks.Just a note about the challenge exercises:When you see a taskregarding changing word option settings, for instance,you might find that your computer is already configuredwith that setting and you won't need to change anything.Now during the live exam,you'll be working in a controlled environment,so if you're asked to change to setting in word options,the setting will not already be madeand you'll be able to complete that task.

Next, practice practice practice.I can't emphasize enough how important it isto keep practicing to keep your newly learned skills sharp.There's nothing that's really difficulton my challenge or the live exam.It's knowing how to quickly complete all of the tasks,and that means that you know what's on each of the ribbonsand where all the commands are located,and you're comfortable performing all of these tasks.Also, complete the full-length practice examat the end of the video series.

We've created a practice Word 2016 Core MOS challengethat emulates the exam that you'll be taking.You should be able to complete the practice examfor this course in less than 40 minutes. Why?Well you'll have 30 tasks to complete on the live examand so repeating the time-based practice examwill get you accustomed to completing tasks quickly.When you take the live exam, you'll have 50 minutesto complete all of the tasks and the best case scenariois that you finish the questions earlyand have time to review your answersor any tasks that you skippedbefore you submit your final exam.

Finally, practice some more. You'll perform betterif you can get used to taking a timed examand jumping from one area of expertise to another.

The course begins with an overview of the MOS certification program and how to prepare for the exam. Next, Jennifer walks you through all of the certification objectives, facilitating the ability to gain hands-on experience with downloadable sample documents. She wraps up with a full-length practice test that emulates exam 77-725, together with solutions to each of the exam challenges.